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It’s not obvious to me that “jurisdiction” could only mean “law enforcement jurisdiction” in 1868. Wong Kim Ark cited Schooner Exchange, which explained that n
by rayiner 2y ago
It’s not obvious to me that “jurisdiction” could only mean “law enforcement jurisdiction” in 1868.
Wong Kim Ark cited Schooner Exchange, which explained that nations have absolute jurisdiction over persons on their territory. It framed the cases you’re talking about, those having diplomatic immunity, as being a waiver of jurisdiction that was customary under international law.